Teeth Whitening: Optimization with Violet LEDs

Introduction: Teeth whitening is an aesthetic treatment performed in dentistry, that is related to the individual's social life. Methods: This is a clinical case report of a patient with dental staining. The presented protocol is innovative due to its reduction in the application time of the whitening gel. The result was evaluated using the Vita Classic color scale. Results: The CBT patient was 58 years old, white and female, the initial measurement of the color of the right maxillary central incisor was performed with scale Vita Classic and presented a measurement of A2 and after tooth whitening with violet light combined with 35% hydrogen peroxide was evaluated with a final measurement of B1. Conclusion: We can consider the device containing violet LEDs combined with whitening gel to be effective for teeth whitening. The protocol applied in this clinical case included a reduction in clinical session time in the office and reduced in painful sensitivity during and after clinical procedure.